"The RDS requires only 50 percent compliance with “minor” requirements, which allows suppliers to get away with practices that systemically harm animals-including punching holes in birds’ feet; clipping their wings; declawing, dumping, and throwing hatchlings; and failing to provide them with protection from extreme weather conditions or predators." IWG Charter, Textile Exchange, Responsible Down Standard
Can you please show us the video to see how birds actually live and especially how the feathers are plucked in these "responsible" facilities? So many options today, from natural fibers to synthetics, but your still choose to use animal products that cause animals to suffer. Perhaps you can learn from Hoodlamb.com?
"The RDS requires only 50 percent compliance with “minor” requirements, which allows suppliers to get away with practices that systemically harm animals-including punching holes in birds’ feet; clipping their wings; declawing, dumping, and throwing hatchlings; and failing to provide them with protection from extreme weather conditions or predators." IWG Charter, Textile Exchange, Responsible Down Standard
Can you please show us the video to see how birds actually live and especially how the feathers are plucked in these "responsible" facilities? So many options today, from natural fibers to synthetics, but your still choose to use animal products that cause animals to suffer. Perhaps you can learn from Hoodlamb.com?
Do you know what are the natural fibers with the most insulation? I don't want to use synthetic fibers anymore.
I've rode the bus past your downtown store for decades and always thought you were a bird store. I've got to stop by and check you out.
the animals are still killed, still slaves in a trade they choose not.